Chapter 28 Closer
Chapter 28: Scarlett's POV.
I slowly opened my eyes, and followed the rays of light that fell on the bed.
My body was sore. Yet I felt energized.
A smile spread on my face as I remembered the events of last night—
“It was a dream, right?” I whispered to myself.
But as my eyes took in my surrounding, vivid flashes of Asher’s sweet kisses and the fullness of his thick cock flashed through me, brutally reminding me that last night was no dream.
Instantly, I sat up, my cheeks burning.
“No, It’s all in my head.” No way, that tyrant would never make love to me passionately!
I lifted the covers and stared at my naked body— another proof I refused to believe.
My eyes hopefully moved around the bed, searching for a sign that this was just the work of the maids— even if I knew that it was delusional of me, it was the best option in my head.
But a flash of wet patch on the bed caught my attention. Again, I blamed it on something else. Maybe in my hazy state, I had spilled something on the bed…
I couldn’t have made such passionate love to Asher. It was not true. It was only a dream— my doubts flew out of the window when Asher came out of the bathroom, clad in only a towel.
My breath hung in my throat but my eyes took in the sight of his chiseled body… With the sunlight falling directly on his body, I saw him in greater detail than I have done before.
Perfect six packs… a height to match… perfect hair and a smile that seemed to light up the world around him…
—Oh, goddess! I was losing my mind!
A soft chuckle left his lips, sending a wave of current into my stomach as he slowly came to me.
"Why are you staring at me like that?" He asked with a grin plastered on his face.
I tried to part my lips to reply but nothing but air left me.
When he got closer, I thought I would pass out from lack of air as he rested his hand over my shoulder.
I was scared he was going to abuse me but he surprised me by kissing my forehead and caressing my face…
"You rest up, last night was— quite rough— even for you. You stay here, while I finish something at work quickly..." He scratched the back of his head and smiled…
It was like the old Asher once again…
I was too shell shocked to respond. I sat like a doll, watched him change into his clothes and wave goodbye to me as he left the room.
And that was when my head started working again…
"What's happening!" I held my head. I ran my fingers along my head miserably. "This can't be happening, what is this?"
I was on my feet on top of the bed. The distinct smell of sex, cum and sweat was still on the bed.
Cold air wrapped around me and for a second my heart started racing…
Maybe he was changing… Maybe things will become better now…
Just as the thoughts crossed my mind, my eyes landed on the bloodied whip at the corner and I got brutally reminded of the kind of man Asher was.
Asher could never love me. He could never love anyone except his throne. He would cut anyone down, if it was to reach his goal. He was wrapped in vengeance, and was too blind to look ahead.
He didn’t love me. No— this was just another effort at making me get pregnant. He was only acting like this so that we could make babies and he would get his hands legitimately on the throne.
“Damn you, Asher!” I cursed as his plans suddenly made sense.
I had to take my pills!
I threw on my clothes and rushed out the door.
My legs trembled as I thought of the repercussions of getting caught by Asher but I needed this pill.
As I got out, I was grateful the guards didn't ask anything as I continued in the direction of my room.
My heart kept drumming as fear, panic and anger drummed through me.
I was grateful to see the door to my room, because I knew my objective was half done. I turned the knob and entered in the room, all that remained was to take my pills and run back to Asher's—
"Luciano, what are you doing here?!" I closed the door behind me and approached him.
I never expected to see Luciano inside my room. He slowly raised his head and I saw tears on his face.
"Did something bad happen?"
My thoughts went to my brother and I started to fear the worst had happened. I grasped his hand and knelt before him, peering into those eyes that reflected despair.
"Nothing— nothing happened," he muttered slowly and I caught the whiff of alcohol in his breath.
"Have you been drinking all night?" I asked.
He scratched his unshaved stubble and looked me dead in the eyes. "Probably, I just couldn't wrap my head around the fact that you spent the night with that beast."
My insides twisted— almost as if my wolf rejected the fact that Luciano called Asher a beast.
A surge of anger sat in my belly and rather than point out what was pissing me off, I kept it inside and frowned.
"Luciano, don't scare me like that again. It's fine," I said. "I'm not hurt, he didn't hurt me—"
"But he slept with you, Scarlett!" He raised his voice.
I jumped at his tone. "Luciano, you are being too loud. We will get caught. It's okay, I'm still taking the pill." I got up and searched my drawers for the medicine.
"Scarlett, I couldn't sleep in my room last night even after I drank. I came to your room because your scent and everything gives me peace, that's how badly I want you…"
His words didn't have any real effect on me this time. I practically ignored him as I focused on taking my pills.
“…I'm so in love with you that, I was trying to kill myself when I thought of what that beast could do to you—"
I had just dropped the pills back in their place when I felt his arms suddenly wrap around my waist, pulling me to him.
“Luciano, what are you doing?” I gasped, trying to pull his hands away but he refused to move.
"Scarlett..."
At this point, my heart started racing with fear as I turned to the door. "Luciano… please let me go— What if Asher walks in? What if I didn't lock the door?"
“I don’t care…” he mumbled and the panic in my throat dropped to my stomach.
"Luciano—" I grabbed his arm but it wouldn't move. "Luciano, you can leave me alone now. You have hugged me enough."
"No, I want you," he moaned.
My eyes widened as I suddenly became conscious of every part of him. And the first thing was his cock!
Goddess he was rock hard.
"Luciano, that's enough. I think you are moving too fast." My voice was high pitched as fear crawled through me.
Not caring about my words, Luciano started kissing my neck— sending chills to my extremities. His hands started moving around my body.
I tried to stay still but I couldn’t do it.
"Luciano, stop!" I screamed but he wouldn't listen.
He suddenly spun me around and stared at me. His eyes dilated in lust.
It was then I realised that I was in danger.
"What are you doing Luciano? Have you lost your mind?" My voice trembled.
"I only want you. Let's do it here, like you did with him yesterday," he growled. Luciano was out of his senses.
My thoughts started going wild as my eyes searched for an escape route.
But unfortunately realised that I was cornered against the wall. He was standing between me and the exit.
His hand made its way to my breast once again and this time, I slapped it away. "Stop it! Luciano stop!" I yelled more firmly.
His hold on me loosened enough for me to step away but he soon pulled me towards his face.
In a blink of an eye, his lips covered mine. I gasped for air as he was forcefully choking me with his alcohol breath.
I struggled to break free but he was too strong.
"I love you, Scarlett!" He moaned like a dog in heat.
I felt disgusted by his attitude and I temporarily pushed my fear away. I summoned the strength and slapped him hard on the face which dazed him.
"Are you mad!" I screamed at him, already heading to the door.
Luciano moved towards me again and I pushed him with all my strength and he fell to the floor.
"Get away from me, don't let me see your face near me!" I ran out of the room with my heart in my mouth.
I continued running down the corridor till I got to the kitchen. My heart threatened to fail and I leaned forward and held my chest.
This behavior from Luciano was strange, and it made my wolf wind up in disgust. How could he do this to me?
Slowly, I returned to Asher’s room and as I got in, my heart left my chest as a shadow waited for me on the chair.
Asher!
My heart shattered and a different sort of fear took over my body.
"Come in, close the door behind you," he growled.
The loving face was gone and it was replaced by greed and anger.
I swallowed my fear and slowly entered the room but stopped at the door. “I am sorry. I wanted—“
"Come closer." It felt more like a threat than an order.
My body refused to move, I was clad in so much fear that I froze.
"I said come closer!" He banged his fist on the arm rest and my limbs responded. I was soon standing before his bloodthirsty glare.
He glared murder at me. "Where are you coming from?"